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mariecc_2
mariecc_2 Posts: 116 Forumite
in House buying, renting & selling
:) Hello

I have just bought a house, I will not be moving in as it needs a lot of work doing to it.. Do I have to pay council tax on an empty house?? Solihull council.... it was empty before I bought it.



Thanks

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  • anselld
    anselld Posts: 8,646 Forumite
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    edited 29 April 2016 at 6:50PM
    Empty discounts and surcharges vary by Council. Most are short term at best and if the previous owner has already claimed you cannot claim again.

    Check the local Council website.
  • rachie_2011
    rachie_2011 Posts: 231 Forumite
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    Hi mariecc... congratulations on buying a house :)

    You usually have to pay Council Tax on an empty homes but you may find that Solihull council will offer you a discount until you move in. The amount is up to them... Contact your council to ask about a discount.
  • dimbo61
    dimbo61 Posts: 13,727 Forumite
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    edited 29 April 2016 at 6:55PM
    YES you will have to pay council tax from the day you own the property.
    Why are you not moving in ?

    http://www.solihull.gov.uk/Resident/Council-tax/discounts

    Long term empty properties
    If your property is empty and unfurnished you will have to pay the current 100% charge. An extra 50% will be charged on properties that are empty for 2 years or more. This will be in addition to the current 100% charge.

    If the property is empty for more than 2 years you might have to pay 150% Council Tax.
    Now if the property has a working Bathroom and Kitchen ( No matter how old) you can get a mortgage on it.
    Move in by yourself and you only pay 75% Council Tax!!!
    Camp bed will do
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